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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.59, 992.66 and 401.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.59, 992.66 and 401.58 is: 602.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.59 : 992.66 = 401.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.59/992.66 = 401.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.59x = 992.66 × 401.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.59x = 398,630.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,630.39/661.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.53

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